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Sewage Cleanup Edmonton & Sewer Backup Help

Sewage Cleanup Edmonton may be needed after a sewer backup, blocked drain, or plumbing problem. Dirty water can spread across floors and into walls. It may also reach carpet, drywall, furniture, and stored items.

First, keep people and pets away from the affected area. Next, stop using drains if this makes the backup worse. Then, arrange help for the plumbing problem and the cleanup.

GTA Restoration provides sewage removal, cleaning, drying, and repair support for Edmonton homes and businesses.

Call 1-800-506-6048

What to Do After a Sewer Backup in Edmonton

Stay Away From Dirty Water

Sewage water should be treated with care. Therefore, keep children, pets, tenants, and other people away from the area.

Also, do not enter standing water near outlets, wires, or electrical equipment.

The City of Edmonton advises people to use care after indoor flooding and to avoid flooded areas until they are safe. See the City of Edmonton flooding safety guide.

Stop Using Plumbing if the Backup Gets Worse

If toilets, sinks, showers, or washing machines make the backup rise, stop using them. This can help limit more wastewater from entering the area.

Call a Plumber for the Cause

A plumber can check the drain or sewer line. For example, a blockage, broken pipe, or tree root may cause a backup.

However, fixing the pipe does not clean the property. The sewage damage still needs to be handled.

Sewage Cleanup Edmonton Process

Remove Standing Sewage

Once the area is safe, crews can remove standing sewage and wastewater. This gives better access to wet floors, walls, and contents.

However, water removal is only the first step. Crews must also check where the dirty water has travelled.

Check Wet Materials

Some materials soak up sewage fast. For example, drywall, insulation, carpet pad, and some wood products may hold dirty water below the surface.

As a result, some materials may need removal. Others may be cleaned or dried after a proper check.

Clean the Affected Area

Next, crews clean surfaces that can remain in place. They also check nearby areas because sewage may move past the visible spill.

Simply covering the smell will not solve the problem. Instead, the dirty source must be found and cleaned.

Dry the Building

Removing sewage does not mean the building is dry. Water may remain under flooring or inside walls.

Therefore, crews may use dehumidifiers, air movers, and moisture meters after the dirty materials are handled.

Moisture checks help show which areas still need drying.

Common Causes of Sewer Backups

Blocked Sewer Lines

Grease, wipes, and other waste can block drains. Therefore, only suitable materials should go into the plumbing system.

Do not pour cooking grease down the drain. Also, place wipes, paper towels, and similar items in the garbage.

Tree Roots

Roots may enter small cracks or pipe joints. Over time, they can grow and reduce the space inside the sewer line.

A plumber can use a sewer camera to check for root damage or other pipe problems.

Old or Damaged Sewer Pipes

Older pipes can crack, shift, or wear out. As a result, wastewater may not flow as it should.

Therefore, repeated backups may need a plumbing inspection.

Basement Sewer Backup Cleanup Edmonton

Basements often contain flooring, drywall, storage, furniture, and appliances. A backup may affect several areas at once.

In addition, dirty water may move under flooring or behind finished walls. The cleanup should cover both visible and hidden damage.

Hidden Water Damage

A floor may look dry on top while moisture remains underneath. For this reason, crews should check hidden areas before repairs begin.

If you also have water damage from another source, see our Edmonton water damage service.

Help Prevent Another Sewer Backup

Backwater Valves

A backwater valve can help stop sewage from flowing back into a home. However, the valve needs the right installation and regular care.

The City of Edmonton says backwater valves can help protect homes at risk of basement flooding. It also notes that the valve should be kept clean and maintained.

See the City of Edmonton homeowner drainage guide for more information.

Drain and Sewer Checks

Regular plumbing checks may help find problems early. For example, a camera inspection can show roots, cracks, or blocked areas.

Mould After Sewage Cleanup

Wet materials should not stay damp. Therefore, drying and moisture checks are important after sewage cleanup.

If mould or a musty smell appears, another inspection may be needed. See our Mold Removal Edmonton page for more information.

Insurance and Damage Records

Photos and site notes can help record the loss. Moisture readings and work records may also show what was done.

However, your insurer decides what your policy covers. GTA Restoration does not decide claim approval or payment.

Sewage Cleanup Edmonton for Homes and Businesses

GTA Restoration provides Sewage Cleanup Edmonton services for homes, basements, rental units, and businesses.

Our work may include sewage removal, damaged-material removal, cleaning, drying, moisture checks, odour control, and repair planning.

Most importantly, deal with both the cause of the backup and the damage it caused.

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Need Sewage Cleanup in Edmonton?

Keep people away from dirty water and call GTA Restoration for cleanup help.

Call 1-800-506-6048

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